Mission Preparation and Planning [MP] Modules

Effective mission planning establishes the foundation for a well-executed mission. Each crew should strive to know the mission from start to finish, focusing first on mission critical items, then, as time allows, concentrating on those items that, though not critical to the mission, would enhance situational awareness. 

Mission planners may plan and deconflict the entire combat SAR mission. Line pilots may be given a mission already planned. In this case, the crew needs to ensure they are thoroughly briefed on the plan and have all the mission material and data required to execute the mission.

Before any mission, it is important to know what the objective is. By understanding the real intent of the mission, you are better able to meet priorities, determine your limits, and make logical decisions in a fluid environment.

If the objective of your mission is to train for combat, plan to achieve each objective in a way that
will enhance/develop your crew's combat capability and their proficiency level. Your overall goal is to
train to a fully combat ready aircrew level.